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STAR BOOK NO. 232
NOVELTIES & THINGS
Made with Aunt Lydia’s Heavy Rug Yarn

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HIGH RIDGE PARK, STAMFORD, CONN. 06905
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

TANK DRESS

SIZES: Small, Medium and Large

Tank Dress

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

6 (7, 8)—70 Yd Skeins Taupe

1 (1, 1)—70 Yd. Skein each Orange and Watermelon

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 2 trc = 1 inch

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes are given in parentheses.

Width across front or back at underarm: 18 (19½, 21) inches

BACK: With Watermelon ch 74 (80, 86), 1 trc in 6th st from hook, * ch 1, skip next st of ch, 1 trc in next st, repeat from * across ch, cut Watermelon, attach Orange (when changing colors always complete last half of last st with next color), turn. 2nd ROW: Ch 4 (counts as 1st trc), 1 trc in each trc and in 4th st of end ch, 36 (39, 42) trc, cut Orange, attach Taupe. Repeat 2nd row until back measures 25 (25, 26) inches from beg. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Sl st to 4th trc, ch 4, 1 trc in each trc to within last 3 sts, ch 4, turn. NEXT 4 ROWS: Work even in trc. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Work across 8 sts (all sizes), cut yarn; skip 14 (17, 20) trc, attach yarn and complete 2nd shoulder to correspond, cut yarn.

FRONT: Work same as back to 2 rows after armhole shaping. Work back and forth across 8 sts (all sizes) for 3 rows for 1 shoulder, cut yarn; skip 14 (17, 20) sts for neck, attach yarn and work 3 rows in trc for other shoulder, cut yarn at end of last row.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder and side seams. With Orange work a row of sc all around each armhole and neck edge, working 1 sc in each trc and 3 sc over side of each trc, join, cut yarn. Attach Watermelon and work 1 sc in each sc, join, cut yarn.

NOVELTIES & THINGS (thumbnail of cover image)

CONTENTS

Tank Dress 2

Whisk Cover 4

Baby Bottle Cover 4

Piggy Bank 5

Black Eye Susan Pincushion 6

Slack Set 8

Crocheted Vest 10

Webbing Tote Bag 11

Motif Throw 12

Hot Plate Mats 14

Fringe Rug 17

Snowman Door Stop 18

Boy & Girl Dolls 19

Santa Door Stop 20

Pencil Holder 22

Knitted Shawl 23

KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS
Knit | K
Purl | P
Stitch(es) | St(s)
Yarn Over | YO
Decrease | Dec.
Increase | Inc.
Together | Tog.
Round | Rnd.
Pass Slip St Over St | P.s.s.o.
Double Pointed Needle | dpn
Do Not Work St, Row or Round | K-O
Beginning | Beg.
Between | Bet.
CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS
Chain | ch
Stitch | st
Slip Stitch | sl st
Single Crochet | s c
Short Double Crochet | s d c
OR Half Double Crochet | h d c
Double Crochet | d c
Treble Crochet | tr c
Double Treble Crochet | d tr c
Treble Treble Crochet | tr tr c
Increase | inc
Decrease | dec
Asterisk...*. This indicates that the directions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times in addition to the ones already given. Thus “repeat from *3 times” means 4 patterns in all.

WHISK COVER

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

1—70 Yd. Skein each Lt. Yellow, Pink and Leaf Green

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J

With Lt. Yellow, ** ch 3, * yo hook, insert hook in 1st ch, pull through and work off 2 loops, repeat from * twice, yo and work off remaining loops at one time, sl st in 1st ch (puff st), repeat from ** 5 times, join in 1st puff st, cut yarn. 2nd ROUND: With wrong side of puff st facing, attach Pink in back in space below any puff st, * ch 8, sl st in 2nd st from hook, sc in next ch, sdc in next st, (sdc: yo hook, insert hook in st, pull through and work off all loops at one time), 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, trc in last ch, sl st in next space below next puff st, repeat from * all around, join. 3rd ROUND: Sl st in base of trc, * ch 1, sl st in base of next st, repeat from * all around working in base of each st on right side of petal and in top of each st on left side of petal, join, cut yarn. 4th ROUND: Attach Leaf Green in back loops of sc in back of any petal, * 3 trc in back loops between next 2 petals, sl st in sc of next petal, repeat from * all around, join. 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th ROUNDS: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st, join, cut yarn. Place over whisk broom.

BABY BOTTLE COVER

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

1—70 Yd. Skein Med. Pink

10 Yds. Buttercup

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J

1—7 inch Pink CONMAR “NO/SNAG” SKIRT ZIPPER

¾ Yd. narrow Blue ribbon

½ Yd. medium Blue ribbon

Scraps of Black and Red felt

Kapok for filling

1 baby bottle

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch

BODY: With Pink cast on 22 sts. K each row until work measures 10 inches, bind off. Thread yarn into blunt needle and gather cast on edge together tightly for bottom. Sew zipper in side seam sewing remainder of seam together. Gather tightly directly above zipper for neck. Fill Head with kapok and gather top together tightly. ARMS: (MAKE 2): With Pink cast on 10 sts. K each row until work measures 3 inches, bind off. Sew seam and gather one end tightly together. Fill with kapok and attach to body as illustrated.

HAIR: With Buttercup, ch 4, join to form a ring, sl st in ring, * insert hook in ring, draw yarn through loop and up to a 2½ inch length, hold loop on hook, holding loops on hook repeat from * 19 times dropping loops when necessary, cut yarn, fasten securely. Work a 2nd loop group with 12 loops only, cut yarn, fasten. Attach 12 loop group on top of 20 loop group and attach to top of head.

FACE: Cut features from felt as illustrated and glue in place. Insert bottle.

Whisk Cover

Baby Bottle Cover

PIGGY BANK

Piggy Bank

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

1—70 Yd. Skein Natural and

“STAR” SIX STRAND MERCERIZED EMBROIDERY COTTON

1 Skein. each Peacock #1115; Bright Pink No. 2 #1106 and Black #1151.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 7 and Aluminum Crochet Hook Size I OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Scraps of Black felt

Kapok for filling

1—4 Oz. plastic baby bottle

GAUGE: For size I hook: 5 sts = 2 inches

Cut a 1 inch slot on side of bottle having end of slot 1 inch from bottom of bottle. With Natural and size I hook ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd st from hook, do not join or turn this or following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round. 2nd ROUND: Working in back loop of sts only, 1 sc in each sc. 3rd ROUND: Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc. 4th ROUND: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from beg all around (15 sc), join this and following rounds, ch 1 to turn all rounds. 5th ROUND: 1 sc in each sc. 6th ROUND: Working in sc inc in every 3rd SC (20 sc). 7th ROUND: Inc in every 5th sc (24 sc). NEXT 4 ROUNDS: 1 sc in each sc. 12th ROW: DIVIDE FOR COIN SLOT: 1 sc in each of 1st 12 sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT 4 ROWS: 1 sc in each of the 12 sc, cut yarn. Attach yarn in 1st free sc of 11th round, sc in same space, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT 4 ROWS: 1 sc in each sc of the 12 sc; join to 1st sc of opposite section in last round, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROUND: 1 sc in each sc of each section, join in 1st sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROUND: 1 sc in each sc, join in 1st sc, drop yarn. Leaving slot open, sew other opening closed. Fill snout with kapok; then insert bottle having slot and opening of cover tog. Place kapok around bottle shaping as illustrated. NEXT ROUND: Pick up dropped yarn, * 1 sc in each of 1st 4 sc, dec in next 2 sts (to dec: pull up a loop in each of 2 sts, yarn over and work off all loops, at one time), repeat from * all around, join, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROUND: Dec in every 3rd and 4th st, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROUND: 1 sc in each st, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROUND: Dec in every 2 sts, join, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Fill remainder of body section with kapok. Thread the length of yarn into blunt needle, draw all sts tog, fasten securely. Glue slot opening to bottle opening.

EARS: (MAKE 2): Ch 4, 1 sc in 2nd st from hook and in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows. 2nd ROW: Dec in 1st 2 sts, sc in next sc. 3rd ROW: Dec in the 2 sts, cut yarn. Sew in position.

TAIL: Ch 15, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Thread yarn into blunt needle and draw through all sts, fasten securely. Sew in position.

FEET: (MAKE 4): Ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd st from hook, do not join or turn. 2nd ROUND: Working in back loop of sts, 1 sc in each sc. NEXT ROUND: Working in both loops of sts, 1 sc in each sc, join, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Fill with kapok and sew in position.

EYES AND NOSE: Cut 2 eyes from Black felt shaping as illustrated. Cut 2 tiny dots of Black felt for nose. Glue in position.

FLOWERS: (Make 5 of each Peacock and Bright Pink No. 2): With “STAR” SIX STRAND EMBROIDERY COTTON and No. 7 hook ch 9, sl st in 2nd st from hook, 4 dc in next st of ch, * sl st in next st of ch, 4 dc in next st, repeat from * across ch, cut thread leaving a length for sewing. Thread length into needle and draw all sts tog, fasten securely. With Black work a French knot (3 times over needle) in center of each flower. Sew flowers in position.

BLACK EYE SUSAN PINCUSHION

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

1—70 Yd. Skein each Brown and Buttercup

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size I OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Kapok for filling

GAUGE: 3 sc = 1 inch

FLOWER: With Brown ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd st from hook, do not join or turn this or following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round. 2nd ROUND: 2 sc in each sc. 3rd ROUND: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from beg all around. 4th ROUND: 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from beg all around. NEXT 3 ROUNDS: 1 sc in each sc. 8th ROUND: 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, dec in next 2 sts (to dec: pull up a loop in each of the 2 sts, yo and pull through all loops at one time), repeat from beg all around, join, cut yarn. NEXT ROUND: Attach Buttercup in any sc, ch 6, sc in 2nd st from hook, sc in next st of ch, sdc in next st (sdc: yarn over hook, insert hook in st, pull yarn through, yo and pull through all loops at one time), 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, sl st in same st with ch (petal), * sl st in next sc, ch 6, work a petal, sl st in same sc, repeat from * all around, cut yarn.

LOWER SECTION: With Brown work 1st 3 rounds same as flower. 4th ROUND: 1 sc in each sc, cut yarn.

FINISHING: The wrong side of work will be right side of flower. Fill Brown section of flower with kapok. Place lower section over opening and sew in position to last round of Brown section of flower. With Brown work a chain long enough to go around flower, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Thread yarn into blunt needle and sew chain in position.

Pincushion

SLACK SET

SIZES: Small, Medium and Large

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

8 (9, 10)—70 Yd. Skeins Red and

5 (5, 6)—70 Yd. Skeins Black for Poncho

13 (13, 14)—70 Yd. Skeins Black for Slacks

½ inch wide Black Elastic

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 2—ch 2 meshes with 2 dc between = 2 inches

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes are given in parentheses.

PONCHO

BACK: With Red, * ch 20, dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in same space, 3 dc in each st across ch to within last st of ch, 1 dc, 2 trc in last st, ch 30, work in same manner as last ch, repeat from * 9 (10, 11) times, ch 20, work in same manner, cut yarn; 21 (23, 25) scrolls. Attach Black in top of side of last trc of last scroll, ch 3, dc in same space, working across top and having right side of all scrolls facing, * ch 2, 2 dc in top of next scroll, repeat from * across row ending 2 dc in last st. 2nd ROW: (dec row): Place a marker at center mesh, ch 5, * 2 dc in next ch 2 mesh, ch 2, repeat from * to within center mesh, work 1 dc in center mesh, 1 dc in next mesh (1 pattern dec), * ch 2, 2 dc in next mesh, repeat from last * across row ending with ch 2, dc in 3rd st of ch, ch 3, turn. 3rd ROW: Dc in 1st mesh, * ch 2, 2 dc in next mesh, repeat from * across row, ch 5, turn. 4th ROW: 2 dc in 1st mesh, * ch 2, 2 dc in next mesh, repeat from * across row ending with ch 2, dc in 3rd st of ch. Repeat last 2 rows for pattern. 5th ROW: Work even in pattern. 6th ROW: Repeat 2nd row (dec row) being certain to have same amount of meshes each side of dec. 7th ROW: Work even in pattern. Repeat last 2 rows 4 times (all sizes). 16th ROW: Work in pattern dec 2 patterns at center by working 1 dc in each of the 3 center meshes, cut yarn.

FRONT: Work same as back but reversing scrolls by starting and ending with large scrolls.

FINISHING: Weave 4 (4, 4½) inches tog on each side of top for shoulders. Weave 1st 8 rows of Black tog on both sides leaving remainder free for armhole opening.

EDGE: Attach Black at left shoulder seam at neck edge, * ch 1, sl st in next st, repeat from * all around neck edge. Attach yarn at underarm and work around armholes in same manner working 2 sl sts with ch 1 between on sides of each row, 1 sl st with ch 1 in top of st, join, cut yarn.

SLACKS

1st LEG: With Black ch 76 (80, 84), dc in 4th st from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, repeat from * across ch. Then work even in pattern same as poncho for 23 inches (all sizes) or desired length, ending with 3rd row of pattern, ch 3 to turn at end of last row.

SHAPE CROTCH: 1st ROW: (Inc row): Dc in same space, * ch 2, 2 dc in next mesh, repeat from * across row ending with ch 2, 2 dc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 5, turn. 2nd ROW: Work even in pattern, ch 3, turn. 3rd ROW: Repeat 1st inc row ending ch 3, turn. 4th ROW: (Dec row): 1 dc in next mesh, * ch 2, 2 dc in next mesh, repeat from * across row ending with 1 dc in last mesh, 1 dc in 3rd st of ch, ch 3, turn. Repeat last row 3 times, ch 5 to turn at end of last repeat. Work even in pattern for 7 (7½, 8) inches, cut yarn. Work a 2nd leg in same manner.

FINISHING: Matching rows, fold leg lengthwise and sew seam to last inc point of crotch. Then sew front and back of 1st leg to front and back of 2nd leg. Work a row of sl sts across top of slacks. Lace elastic through meshes at top.

Slack Set

CROCHETED VEST

SIZES: Small to Medium; Medium to Large

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

6 (7)—70 Yd. Skeins Natural

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 2 shells = 3 inches

Directions are given for Small to Medium size. Changes for Medium to Large size are given in parentheses.

Width across back at underarm:

16½ (18) inches

Width across each front at underarm:

9 (10½) inches

BACK: Ch 68 (74), sc in 2nd st from hook, * skip next 2 sts of ch, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc (shell) in next st, skip next 2 sts of ch, sl st in next st, repeat from * across ch ending last repeat with sc, turn. 2nd ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center st of next shell, repeat from beg across row ending with ch 2, dc in last sc, ch 1, turn. 3rd ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in center st of next loop, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with sc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. Repeat last 2 rows until back measures 18 (19) inches from beg or length desired to underarm ending with 2nd pattern row. NEXT ROW: SHAPE ARMHOLES: sl st to 2nd st of next ch 5 loop, sc in next st, work in pattern across row to 2nd ch 5 loop from end ending with sc, ch 5, turn. Work even in pattern until armholes measure 9½ (10) inches from beg ending with 2nd pattern row. NEXT ROW: SHAPE SHOULDERS: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in center st of next loop, repeat from * once, cut yarn. Skip next 4 (5) ch 5 loops, attach yarn in center st of next loop, sc in same space, work shoulder to correspond to opposite shoulder.

LEFT FRONT: Ch 38 (44), work same as back to underarm ending with same row.

NEXT ROW: SHAPE ARMHOLE AND FRONT EDGE: Sl st to 2nd st of next ch 5 loop, sc in next st, work in pattern to within 1 loop from end, dc in next sl st, dc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center of next shell, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Work even in pattern working sc in last ch 5 loop. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in next shell, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, ch 2, dc in last sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in next loop, repeat from * 2 (3) times, dc in next sl st, sc in next loop, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in next shell, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, ch 2, dc in sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in next loop, repeat from * 2 (3) times, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in next shell, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, ch 2, dc in sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in next loop, repeat from * 1 (2) times, dc in next sl st, sc in end ch, turn. FOR MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZE ONLY: Repeat last 4 rows once. For both sizes, continue in pattern until armhole has same number of rows as back armhole, cut yarn.

RIGHT FRONT: Work same as back to underarm ending with same row, ch 3, turn. NEXT ROW: Dc in next sl st, sl st in center st of next ch 5 loop, * shell in next sl st, sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, repeat from * 3 (4) times, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center st of next shell, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, ch 5, sc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 3, turn. NEXT ROW: sl st in center st of next loop, shell in next sl st, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, sc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center of next shell, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, dc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 3, turn. NEXT ROW: sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, shell in next sl st, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, sc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center of next shell, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Shell in next sl st, sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, repeat from beg across row ending last repeat with sc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center of next shell, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, shell in next sl st, repeat from beg 1 (2) times, sc in 3rd st of end ch. FOR MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZE ONLY: Repeat last 4 rows once. For both sizes, continue in pattern until armhole has same number of rows as left front, cut yarn.

FINISHING: Block each section slightly. Sew side and shoulder seams. EDGE: Attach yarn in lower corner of right front, sl st, ch 2, sl st in same space, working up front, * sc on side of next sc, sl st, ch 2, sl st in next loop, repeat from * up front, around back of neck and down opposite side, then sl st in each st across starting ch, join, cut yarn. Work edge around each armhole in same manner.

TIES: (Make 2): Work a ch 1½ yards long, sl st in 2nd st from hook and in each remaining st of ch, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Thread length into blunt needle, sew to front of vest as illustrated.

Vest

WEBBING TOTE BAG

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

1—70 Yd. Skein each Lilac, Jade, Peacock and Lt. Yellow and

“AUNT LYDIA’S” CARPET AND BUTTON THREAD

1—70 Yd. Spool Army Drab

Tapestry Needle

1 Roll furniture webbing

½ Yd. Lining

Embroidery Pattern

With “AUNT LYDIA’S” CARPET AND BUTTON THREAD whip one end of webbing to prevent ravelling. Embroider over the colored threads of each strip according to the illustration above. Working along upper stripe of colored threads with Jade insert needle up and under 5th colored thread from right hand end on last row of colored threads, insert needle down and under 7th colored thread from end of 1st row of colored threads, * skip next 3 colored threads of last row, up and under next colored thread of same row, skip next 3 colored threads of 1st row, down and under next colored thread of same row, repeat from * until there are 24 complete points along outer edge (center of chevron pattern), cut webbing on 5th colored thread from last st. Overcast edge. NEXT ROW: With Peacock insert needle up and under 5th colored thread directly above 1st Jade st from right hand end, down and under 1 thread above 1st Jade point, up and under colored thread above next Jade st, continue across row in same manner. NEXT ROW: With Lilac work same as last row. Turn strip and work other half of chevron to correspond. Embroider other colored stripe in same manner. With Lt. Yellow, work a row of cross sts in center between points as shown. Work 3 more strips in same manner. Cut a strip of webbing 36 inches long for center allowing for handle. Embroider same as other strips. Whip st 2 strips together matching embroidery for each side. Then whip each section to center strip. Embroider French knots in Lt. Yellow as shown in illustration.

FINISHING: LINING: Cut lining in shape of tote and handle allowing ¾ inch for seams. Seam and sew in place. Turn top edge of tote to inside and sew to lining. Line handle.

MOTIF THROW

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

16—70 Yd. Skeins Leaf Green

6—70 Yd. Skeins each Coral and Folly Pink

3—70 Yd. Skeins Yellow

2—70 Yd. Skeins Cerise

1—70 Yd. Skein Watermelon

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN MOTIF GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: Each motif measures 8 inches (point to point)

MOTIF: Work 1st 3 rounds same as Whisk Cover on page 4. 4th ROUND: Same as Whisk Cover but work 5 trc between each petal, join. 5th ROUND: Ch 3, 3 trc in space before trc group, * 4 trc in space on other side of same trc group, ch 3, 4 trc in space on other side of same petal (shell), repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join, cut yarn. Work 43 motifs working 18 motifs with Coral; 18 motifs with Folly Pink: 4 motifs with Cerise and 3 motifs with Watermelon.

FINISHING: Sew motifs together through back loop of sts having 3 motifs in 1st row, * 2 motifs in next row, 3 motifs in next row, repeat from * until all motifs are joined arranging colors as illustrated:

Motif Throw

EDGE: Working across 1 short end attach Leaf Green in ch 3 loop of 1st shell on side of 1st motif, ch 4, 3 trc in same space, ch 3, 4 trc in same space, * ch 3, 4 trc, ch 3, 4 trc shell in ch 3 loop of next shell, repeat from * once, ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 space of same motif, ch 3, 4 trc in ch 3 space of next motif, ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 space of same motif, ch 3, 4 trc in ch 3 space of next motif, * ch 3, 4 trc shell in ch 3 loop of next shell, repeat from last * once, * ch 3, 4 trc in ch 3 loop of same motif, ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 loop of next motif, repeat from last * once, * ch 3, 4 trc shell in next ch 3 loop, repeat from last * twice (2nd corner), * ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 loop of same motif, ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 loop of next motif, ch 3, 4 trc shell in ch 3 loop of next shell, repeat from last * 6 times, ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 loop of same motif, ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 loop of next motif, ch 3, 4 trc shell in next shell, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join. 2nd ROUND: Sl st to loop, ch 4, 4 trc, ch 3, 5 trc in same space, 5 trc in next ch 3 loop, 5 trc, ch 3, 5 trc (5 trc shell) in next shell, 5 trc in next ch 3 loop, 5 trc shell in next shell, * sc in next ch 3 loop, 5 trc shell in next shell, repeat from * 6 times, * 5 trc in next ch 3 loop, 5 trc shell in next shell, repeat from last * once, * sc in next ch 3 loop, 5 trc shell in next shell, repeat from last * 15 times, continue all around working remaining side and corners to correspond, join. 3rd ROUND: Ch 1, sl st in next st, repeat from beg all around, cut yarn.

HOT PLATE MATS

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

1—70 Yd. Skein each Buttercup and Peach will make 1 large and 1 small mat

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 3 sc = 1 inch

Approximate Sizes: large Mat 13½ inches in diameter, small Mat 9½ inches in diameter.

LARGE MAT

With Buttercup ch 5, join to form a ring, 8 sc in ring, do not join or turn this or following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round. 2nd ROUND: 3 sc in each st. 3rd and 4th ROUNDS: 1 sc in each st. 5th ROUND: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from beg all around. 6th ROUND: Inc in every 3rd st. 7th ROUND: Inc in every 4th st. 8th and 9th ROUNDS: Work even ending with sl st in last 3 sts at end of last round, cut yarn. 10th ROUND: Attach Peach in any st, * ch 11, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st, sdc in next st (sdc: yarn over hook, insert hook in st, pull yarn through, yarn over and pull through all loops at one time), 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, 1 trc in each of next 3 chs, 1 d trc (3 times over hook) in next ch, skip 3 sts, sl st in next st, repeat from * all around, join. 11th ROUND: * Sl st in base of each st to top of point, then sl st in back loop of each st down opposite side, sl st in back loop of next sl st, repeat from * around all points, join, cut yarn. With Peach work a double lazy daisy st over 3 rows working from center st of each petal (double daisy st: work 1 lazy daisy st, then work a 2nd lazy daisy st around 1st lazy daisy st).

SMALL MAT

With Peach work 1st 5 rounds same as large mat. 6th ROUND: Work even (48 sts), cut yarn. 7th ROUND: Attach Buttercup in any st, * ch 9, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sdc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 chs, 1 trc in each of next 3 chs, skip next 3 sts, sl st in next st, repeat from * all around, join. 8th ROUND: * Sl st in back loop of each sl st, sl st in back loop of each st, repeat from * around all points, join, cut yarn. Work double lazy daisy st with Buttercup in same manner as large mat.

Large and Small Mats

Fringe Rug, Snowman, and Dolls

FRINGE RUG

APPROXIMATE SIZE: Finished: 27 x 42 inches

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

8—70 Yd. Skeins Antique

9—70 Yd. Skeins Emerald

6—70 Yd. Skeins Chartreuse

3—70 Yd. Skeins each Fern Green and Orange

2—70 Yd. Skeins Forest Green

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc = 1 inch; 5 rows = 2 inches

FOUNDATION: With Antique ch 76, sc in 2nd st from hook, * ch 1, skip next st of ch, sc in next st of ch, repeat from * across ch, ch 1 to turn all rows. 2nd ROW: Sc in sc, * ch 1, sc in next sc, repeat from * across row. Repeat 2nd row 97 times, cut yarn.

FRINGE: Work over each ch 1 space according to illustrations #1, #2, #3 and #4 on page 18. Work in colors according to chart at right. Thread a double strand of yarn into a tapestry needle. Starting in 1st ch 1 space in lower left corner work according to illustration #1. Continue according to steps #2 and #3 to complete 1 fringe. Start at #4 for next fringe and work #2 and #3. Always start with illustration #1 when changing colors.

FRINGE RUG PATTERN

FRINGE RUG COLOR KEY

ORANGE 226

EMERALD 292

FERN GREEN 293

FOREST GREEN 295

CHARTREUSE 296

FRINGE RUG ILLUSTRATION

SNOWMAN DOOR STOP

ILLUSTRATION ON [PAGE 16]

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

4—70 Yd. Skeins White

3—70 Yd. Skeins Black

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Scraps of Red Felt for Nose and Mouth

4 x 36 inch material for scarf

Kapok for filling

GAUGE: 3 sc = 1 inch

With White work Body, Arms and Head same as Santa Door Stop on page 20. With Black, work Belt and Feet same as Santa Door Stop.

HAT: With Black ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd st from hook, do not join or turn this or any following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round. 2nd ROUND: 2 sc in each sc. 3rd ROUND: 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from beg all around. 4th ROUND: Working in sc inc in every 3rd sc. 5th ROUND: Inc in every 4th sc. 6th ROUND: Inc in every 5th sc. 7th ROUND: Inc in every 6th sc (42 sc.) 8th ROUND: Sl st in 1st 2 sc, working in back loop of sts, 1 sc in each sc and in the 2 sl sts at beg of round. 9th ROUND: Working through both loops of sts, 1 sc in each sc. 10th ROUND: Working in sc dec 6 sts evenly spaced. 11th ROUND: Work even in sc. 12th ROUND: Repeat 10th round (30 sc). NEXT 6 ROUNDS: Work even in sc. 19th ROUND: 2 sc in each sc. NEXT 4 ROUNDS: Work even in sc. NEXT ROUND: Work 1 sl st in each st, cut yarn.

EAR MUFFS: (MAKE 2): Wind Black 40 times over a 2½ inch cardboard, slip off cardboard and tie in center. Cut both ends and trim.

EYES AND BUTTONS: (MAKE 4): With Black ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd st from hook, do not join. NEXT ROUND: 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from beg all around, join, cut yarn.

FINISHING: Assemble same as Santa Door Stop on page 22. Sew earmuffs, eyes and buttons in position as illustrated. Cut nose and mouth from Red felt. Glue in position.

SCARF: Sew long edges of material tog.

FRINGE: Cut 2—5 inch lengths of Black, fold in half. Pull loop through material and pull ends through loop. Work 8 fringes on each short end of material. Trim fringe evenly.

BOY & GIRL DOLLS

ILLUSTRATION ON [PAGE 16]

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

1—70 Yd. Skein each Cream and Med. Blue for Boy

1—70 Yd. Skein each Med. Pink and White for Girl

1—70 Yd. Skein Orange—For each doll

2 Yds. ⅜ inch Blue ribbon for Girl

6 inches 1¼ inch grosgrain ribbon for Boy’s tie

Scraps of Red, Blue and Black felt for features

Kapok or shredded foam rubber for filling

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J

GAUGE: 10 sts = 3 inches

Directions are given for Boy. Changes for Girl are given in parentheses.

HEAD: With Cream (Pink) cast on 20 sts. Work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) for 3½ inches ending with P row (K side of work is right side of face, arms and legs). NEXT ROW: BEADING: K 1, * yo, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with K 1.

BODY: K across 21 sts (reverse stockinette st). Starting with P row, work even until section measures 10 inches from beg ending with K row. NEXT ROW: K across 10 sts (1st leg), dec 1 st, K across last 10 sts (other leg). Work over last 10 sts only in reverse stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) for 3 inches ending with K row, then K 1 row, P 1 row to reverse stockinette st for 1½ inches more. Bind off 2 sts tog each time across row. Work across other 10 sts to correspond for other leg.

ARMS: (MAKE 2): With Cream (Pink) cast on 10 sts. Work in same pattern as legs, bind off. Draw sts at top of head tog. Weave leg and back seams tog leaving an opening at center back. Fill head section with kapok or shredded foam rubber. Draw a double strand of yarn through beading; tie tightly and wrap yarn once around neck, tie again. Fill body and legs. Sew opening closed. Weave arm seams and fill with kapok. Sew arms in position.

BOY’S OVERALLS: With Med. Blue cast on 15 sts (leg). Work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) for 4 inches ending with P row, cut yarn and leave sts on needle. With free needle cast on 15 sts for other leg. Work in same manner as 1st leg; then work across both legs (30 sts) for 3½ inches ending with P row. BIB: Bind off 10 sts, K next 9 sts, bind off remaining sts, cut yarn. Attach yarn and work across center 10 sts (P 1 row, K 1 row) for about 2 inches. STRAPS: Then K across 3 sts, bind off 4 sts. Work across remaining sts in stockinette st for 5 inches, cut yarn. Attach yarn to 1st st of other side of bib and work other strap to correspond, cut yarn. Block and weave leg and back seams. Place over doll. Cross straps in back and sew in position.

GIRL’S DRESS: SKIRT: With White ch 33 sc in 2nd st from hook, * ch 3, sc in next ch, repeat from * to within last st, ch 1, dc in last st, (this brings yarn in position for next row), ch 1, turn. 2nd ROW: Sl st in 1st loop, * ch 3, sl st in next loop, repeat from * across row ending with ch 1, dc in end st. Repeat 2nd row 8 times, cut yarn.

BODICE: Working along starting ch, attach yarn in 13th loop from end, ch 1, sc in same space, * ch 3, sl st in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 1, dc in next loop, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd row of skirt 4 times. SHOULDER STRAPS: Sl st in 1st loop, ch 1, dc in next loop, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sl st in 1st loop, ch 1, dc in sl st, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd row of skirt 11 times, cut yarn. Skip 3 loops, attach yarn in next loop, ch 1, dc in next loop, ch 1, turn. Complete same as 1st strap. Sew back seam. Cross straps in back, stitch in place. Place over doll and sew at shoulders and along waistline.

FINISHING: HAIR: Open skein of Orange. Smooth flat. Cut a 9 (24) inch length. Place on top of head and sew strands at center to head to form part. Cut a few strands at center for bangs. Trim boys hair to desired length. Divide each side of girls hair in 3 parts. Braid and tie about 1½ inches from end. FEATURES: Cut features from felt as illustrated and glue in position. Draw ribbon through 1st row of skirt. Finish with bow at back. Sew a bow to front of dress at neck edge. Tie a ribbon around each braid and finish with bow. Place a bow at neck edge of boy doll.

SANTA DOOR STOP

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

5—70 Yd. Skeins Red

2—70 Yd. Skeins White

1—70 Yd. Skein each Black and Natural

Kapok for filling

Scraps of Black and Red felt for features

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 3 sc = 1 inch

BODY: With Red, ch 4, join to form a ring. Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, do not join or turn this or following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round. 2nd ROUND: 2 sc in each sc. 3rd ROUND: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from beg all around. NEXT 5 ROUNDS: Inc 8 sts evenly spaced in each round (64 sc). NEXT 3 ROUNDS: Work even in sc. 12th ROUND: Inc in every 8th st. 13th ROUND: Inc in every 9th st (80 sc). 14th ROUND: Working through back loop and loop in back of st, 1 sc in each st. 15th ROUND: Working through both loops, 1 sc in each st. Repeat last round for 3 inches. Cut 2 cardboard circles 9 inches in diameter and insert in body. Continue in sc dec 10 sts evenly spaced every inch 6 times (to dec: insert hook in st, pull loop through, insert hook in next st, pull loop through, yarn over and pull through all loops at one time). Then work 2 rounds even, cut yarn. Fill with kapok.

ARMS: (MAKE 2): With Natural, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. 2nd ROUND: 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from beg twice (9 sc). 3rd ROUND: 1 sc in each st. 4th ROUND: Working in sc inc in every 3rd st (12 sc). 5th ROUND: 1 sc in each st, cut Natural, attach Red (when changing colors always complete last half of last st with next color). NEXT 12 ROUNDS: Work even in sc. TOP OF ARM: Sl st in each of next 3 sts, 1 sc in each of next 7 sts, sl st in each of next 7 sts, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, cut yarn. Fill with kapok.

HEAD: With Natural ch 20, join to form a ring being careful not to twist ch. 1st ROUND: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st, do not join or turn this or following rounds. NEXT 2 ROUNDS: 1 sc in each st. NEXT ROUND: 2 sc in each st (40 sc). Work even in sc until head measures 3 inches from last inc round. NEXT 2 ROUNDS: Dec 10 sts evenly spaced in each round. NEXT 2 ROUNDS: Dec in every 2 sts in each round; then pull last sts tog, cut yarn. Fill with kapok.

BELT: With Black ch 2, 1 sc in 2nd st from hook, ch 1 to turn all rows. NEXT ROW: 3 sc in sc. NEXT ROW: 1 sc in each st. Repeat last row until belt measures 30 inches, cut yarn.

FEET: (MAKE 2): With Black ch 9, 1 sc in 2nd st from hook and each remaining st of ch (8 sc), ch 1 to turn all rows. NEXT 8 ROWS: 1 sc in each sc, cut yarn at end of last row. Fold work in half lengthwise. Sew 1 short end tog (heel). Attach yarn in 5th st from opposite end, sc in same space, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts of starting ch, join in 1st sc (leg section). NEXT ROUND: Inc. in every 2nd st (12 sc). NEXT 3 ROUNDS: 1 sc in each sc, join last round, cut yarn. Sew toe and instep seam. Fill with kapok.

Santa Door Stop

HAT: With Red, ch 40, join to form a ring being careful not to twist ch. 1st ROUND: 1 sc in each st of ch. NEXT 3 ROUNDS: 1 sc in each sc. 5th ROUND: Dec 5 sts evenly spaced. 6th and 7th ROUNDS: 1 sc in each st. Repeat last 3 rounds 4 times. 20th ROUND: Dec 3 sts evenly spaced. NEXT 2 ROUNDS: Work even in sc. Repeat last 3 rounds twice. NEXT ROUND: Dec 2 sts, cut yarn. TRIM: Cut 160—4 inch strands of White. Take 2 strands; fold in half, pull folded end through st, pull ends through loop, repeat in every st of 2nd and 3rd rounds of hat. Open each strand and brush.

CUFFS: Cut 48—4 inch strands of White and complete same as hat trim.

WHISKERS: Wind White 60 times over a 3 inch cardboard. Sew strands tog at one end; remove from cardboard, cut other end. Open each strand and brush.

MUSTACHE: Wind White 12 times over a 3 inch cardboard and complete same as whiskers.

EYEBROWS: (MAKE 2): Wind White 6 times over a 1 inch cardboard and complete same as whiskers.

HAIR: Wind White 60 times over a 5 inch cardboard. Sew strands tog at one end, remove from cardboard and cut other end. Open each strand and brush.

POMPONS: (MAKE 2): Wind White 40 times over a 2½ inch cardboard. Remove from cardboard, tie in center; cut both ends and trim.

FINISHING: Sew head, arms and feet to body. Sew belt, pompons, whiskers, hair, mustache and eyebrows in position as illustrated. Sew hat to top of head. Cut eyes from Black felt and mouth from Red felt. Glue in position.

PENCIL HOLDER

ILLUSTRATION ON [PAGE 21]

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

1—70 Yd. Skein Wheat

4 Yds. Dk. Green for leaves

2 Yds. each of any 2 colors for flowers

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 Can (3 inches in diameter)

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch

UPPER SECTION: Cast on 22 sts. 1st ROW: K 2 tog, K across row inc 1 st in last st. 2nd ROW: K across row. Repeat 1st 2 rows until section measures 9 inches from beg. Bind off. LOWER SECTION: Cast on 6 sts. 1st ROW: K across row. 2nd ROW: Inc 1 st in each st (12 sts). 3rd ROW: K across row. 4th ROW: K 1, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. 5th and 6th ROWS: Repeat 3rd and 4th rows (27 sts). 7th ROW: K across row. 8th ROW: K 2, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row (36 sts). Bind off.

FINISHING: Sew last row of upper section to cast on sts tog. Sew seam of lower section. Then sew last row of lower section to one end of upper section.

TRIM: With Wheat work a row of sc around top working 1 sc in every other row, join in 1st sc, cut yarn. 2nd ROUND: Attach Dk. Green work 1 sc in each sc, join in 1st sc, cut yarn.

FLOWERS: Ch 4, dc in 1st st of ch, sl st in same space, * ch 3, 1 dc, sl st in same space, repeat from * 3 times, cut yarn. Make 1 of each color.

LEAVES: (MAKE 2): With Dk. Green ch 4, leaving last loop of each st on hook 2 trc in 1st st of ch, yarn over hook and pull through all loops at one time, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Arrange flowers and leaves on holder as illustrated. Sew in position.

KNITTED SHAWL

Knitted Shawl

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

5—70 Yd. Skeins Black

3—70 Yd. Skeins each Lavender, Lilac and Peacock

2—70 Yd. Skeins Jade

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN MOTIF GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: (BLOCKED): 4 sts = 1 inch; 4 rows: 1 inch

MOTIF: 12 x 12 inches

NOTE: When changing colors leave a 6 inch length for sewing.

MOTIF: MAKE 8: With Lilac cast on 3 sts. Inc 1 st at beg of all rows; work 6 rows in garter st (K each row), drop Lilac, with Lavender work 6 rows in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row), drop Lavender; with Jade work 4 rows in garter st; then with Peacock work 6 rows in stockinette st; with Black work 4 rows in garter st; with Lavender work 6 rows in stockinette st; with Lilac work 8 rows in garter st; with Peacock work 4 rows stockinette st (47 sts). Then dec 1 st at beg of all rows work as follows: 4 rows stockinette st Peacock; 4 rows garter st Jade; 6 rows stockinette st Lavender; 2 rows garter st Lilac; 2 rows garter st Black; 2 rows garter st Jade; 6 rows stockinette st Lilac; 4 rows garter st Peacock; 6 rows stockinette st Black; 8 rows garter st Black. K remaining 3 sts tog.

FINISHING: Pin and block motifs to 12 x 12 inches. Sew 4 motifs tog matching colors having Black corners to center. Sew other 4 motifs in same manner; Sew both sections together.

EDGE: Attach Black in any corner, work a row of sl sts all around keeping work flat. NEXT 6 ROUNDS: Without joining rounds and working in back loop of sts only, * 3 sc in corner st, 1 sc in each st to next corner, repeat from * all around, sl st in last 2 sts of last round to even round, cut yarn.

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